First News Briefs: Wi-Fi Alliance, Telit Wireless, Tapingo, Qualcomm

Wi-Fi Alliance has designated WiGig CERTIFIED as the certification brand for products approved in its forthcoming interoperability program. The certification brand will be designated with a new logo, available for use on certified products entering the market as soon as next year.

Tapingo today announced it has launched its service at the University of Southern California (USC). Tapingo is a location-aware shopping app that focuses on immediate order fulfillment for consumers in dense retail environments.

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced a multi-year agreement with Formula E Holdings (FEH) to become an Official Founding Technology Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship, the new international championship featuring racing cars powered exclusively by electric energy. The agreement will allow Qualcomm and FEH to showcase mobile and Electronic Vehicle technologies globally.